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Financial Analysts

🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, UT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $90K - $164K

💻 Finance

🗓️ December 24th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Utah is hiring a Financial Analyst. The Financial Analyst will manage the university's debt and asset management activities, focusing on financial modeling, reporting, budget and treasury support, municipal bond analysis, and long-term capital financing strategies.

Highlights
  • Develop and maintain financial models to support investment and capital budget planning.
  • Prepare analytical reports on financial performance, trends, and projections.
  • Collaborate with budget and treasury teams to align debt strategies with institutional goals.
  • Assess municipal bond offerings and monitor compliance with covenants and disclosure requirements.
  • Assist in executing debt issuances and maintain debt schedules.
  • Experience required: 5-8 years in financial analysis, preferably in public finance, municipal bonds, or investment banking.
  • Preferred knowledge in ERP systems, Moody's, S&P, Fitch data, GASB standards, and public sector accounting.
  • Compensation range: $90,000 - $164,184 DOE.
  • Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree plus relevant work experience; advanced degrees and CFA or CPA progress preferred.
  • Department: VP Administrative Services under the President's office.

Financial Analysts Full Description

Financial Analysts
Announcement
 Details 
Open Date  | 12/22/2025
Requisition Number  | PRN43905B
Job Title  | Financial Analysts
Working Title  | Financial Analyst
Career Progression Track  | P00
Track Level  | P7 - Senior Principal
FLSA Code  | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?  | No
Standard Hours per Week  | 40
Full Time or Part Time?  | Full Time
Shift  | Day
Work Schedule Summary  | Mon-Friday 8-5
VP Area  | President
Department  | 00341 - VP Administrative Services
Location  | Campus
City  | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment  | External Posting
Pay Rate Range  | $90,000 - $164,184 DOE
Close Date  | 01/09/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)   

Job Summary  | The Financial Analyst supports the university’s debt and asset management activities. This position focuses on financial modeling & reporting, budget & treasury support, municipal bond analysis, and long-term capital financing strategies. Ideal candidates will have 5–8 years of experience in financial analysis, particularly in public finance, municipal bonds, or investment banking.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities  | Financial Modeling & Reporting:
• Develop and maintain financial models to support investment decisions and capital budget and planning.
• Prepare analytical reports on financial performance, trends, and projections.
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other regulatory filings.
Budget & Treasury Support:
• Collaborate with budget and treasury teams to align debt strategies with institutional objectives.
• Analyze cash flow impacts of financing decisions and investment strategies.
Municipal Bond Analysis:
• Assess municipal bond offerings and evaluate creditworthiness using rating agency reports, financial statements, and market data.
• Monitor bond performance and compliance with covenants and continuing disclosure requirements.
• Support preparation of offering statement, rating agency presentations and investor relations materials.
Debt Management:
• Assist in planning and executing debt issuances, coordinating with underwriters, bond counsel, and financial advisors.
• Maintain debt schedules and forecast debt service obligations.
• Contribute to the development of long-term capital financing strategies.
Minimum Qualifications  | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Financial Analyst, VII: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 14 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences  | Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with Moody’s, S&P, or Fitch data and methodologies.
• Knowledge of GASB standards and public sector accounting.
• Master’s degree or progress toward CFA or CPA designation.

Type  | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary  |
Additional Information  | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at
oeo.utah.edu

For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

To inquire about this posting, email:
employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * What is your highest level of completed education? 
    • None
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Associate Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • Doctorate Degree
  2. * How many years of related work experience do you have? 
    • Less than 2 years
    • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
    • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
    • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
    • 14 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References

Optional Documents
 University Human Resource Management 
 250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
 Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu